Which of the following activities is NOT a part of the Deming Cycle?

The correct answer is D. Coordinate. The Deming Cycle is a four-stage quality improvement model - Plan, Do, Check, Act. 'Coordinate' is not one of its stages.

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AAct
BPlan
CDo
DCoordinate

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D
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Why each option

The Deming Cycle is a four-stage quality improvement model - Plan, Do, Check, Act. 'Coordinate' is not one of its stages.

AAct

Act is the fourth stage of the Deming Cycle, where results are reviewed and adjustments are standardized or the cycle is repeated.

BPlan

Plan is the first stage of the Deming Cycle, where objectives and improvement processes are established.

CDo

Do is the second stage of the Deming Cycle, where the planned improvement is implemented on a small scale.

DCoordinateCorrect

The Deming Cycle (PDCA) consists of exactly four stages: Plan, Do, Check, and Act. 'Coordinate' does not exist as a stage in this model, making it the item that is NOT part of the cycle.

Concept tested: Deming Cycle PDCA stages identification

Source: https://asq.org/quality-resources/pdca-cycle

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#Deming Cycle#PDCA#continual improvement#quality management

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